Welko S.p.A.

What Welko S.p.A. does

Welko S.p.A. is a Santiago, Chile-based industrial instrumentation distributor that operates as the exclusive representative in Chile and Latin America for eleven European measurement brands, including Keller-Druck (pressure, level, temperature), Aqualabo (water quality sensors and analyzers), Chemitec (ultrasonic level, flow, and water analyzers), GWF (ultrasonic flow meters), Simex (industrial instrumentation and controllers), Decentlab and Milesight (LoRaWAN IoT sensors and gateways), Rika (meteorological instruments), Inventia (CODESYS-programmable telemetry controllers), Nettra (cellular telemetry RTUs), and Pasi (geophysical and well-monitoring equipment). The company aggregates these lines into end-to-end natural-resource monitoring solutions covering level, flow, pressure, water quality, telemetry, meteorological, and geophysical measurement.

The company's product portfolio is organized around liquid measurement and monitoring, with offerings spanning radar and ultrasonic level transmitters, electromagnetic and Doppler flow meters, multi-parameter water quality sensors (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity), cellular and LoRaWAN telemetry modules, automatic weather stations, and borehole inspection equipment. Technical depth comes primarily from its OEM partners' products rather than from proprietary technology developed in-house; however, the Inventia MT-series telemetry controllers are programmable in the CODESYS/IEC 61131-3 industrial automation environment, giving Welko the ability to deliver custom control logic. Engineering and installation services are delivered in conjunction with partner Hidrogestión, which specializes in groundwater and hydraulic/civil/sanitary engineering.

Commercially, Welko operates a B2B enterprise field-sales motion targeting project-driven industrial buyers in five verticals: water and wastewater treatment (Sanitarias), mining (Minería), energy/hydroelectric (Energías), food and beverage (Alimentos y Bebidas, including industrial liquid waste/RILES compliance), and aquaculture (Acuícola). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all transactions flow through custom quote requests ("COTIZAR PRODUCTOS") with multi-year contract cadences. Marketing relies on a content-rich website with downloadable product catalogs (most recent: 2026), per-brand technical specification sheets, and vertical landing pages. Welko is privately held, holds no disclosed parent company or subsidiaries, and has no recorded funding rounds, leadership team disclosures, or M&A activity in the source material.

Name

Welko S.p.A.

Legal name

Welko S.p.A.

Website

https://welko.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Welko S.p.A. is a Santiago, Chile-based exclusive distributor of European industrial measurement brands (Keller-Druck, Aqualabo, Chemitec, GWF, Inventia, Nettra, Pasi, and others), selling level, flow, pressure, water quality, telemetry, meteorological, and geophysical instrumentation to enterprise customers in water treatment, mining, energy, food and beverage, and aquaculture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Instrumentation

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-sensor condition monitoring tags (temp+humidity+shock+location) (TLAEALAI)

Keywords

• Industrial instrumentation
• Water quality monitoring
• Flow measurement
• Level measurement
• Telemetry systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Instrumentation Sales: Sale of measurement and monitoring equipment including pressure transmitters, level sensors, flow meters, water quality sensors, telemetry systems, and meteorological stations from international brand partners. Products are sold as complete solutions with supporting technical advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Welko S.p.A. distributes and supports industrial measurement and monitoring hardware for natural resource management, including level, flow, pressure, water quality sensors, telemetry controllers, meteorological stations, and geophysical equipment sourced from European brands such as Keller-Druck, Aqualabo, Chemitec, GWF, Decentlab, Milesight, RIKA, Inventia, Nettra, Pasi, and Simex. The company bundles the equipment with technical advisory and engineering services targeting industrial customers in Chile and Latin America.

Product overview

Welko S.p.A. is a Chilean company specializing in measurement, instrumentation, and monitoring solutions for natural resource management. The company operates as a distributor of European measurement brands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of measurement equipment organized into several product lines: (1) Level measurement including radar and ultrasonic transmitters (Chemi tec), and level probes (Keller-Druck DCX, 26X, 36XW, 46X series); (2) Flow measurement including ultrasonic Doppler and transit-time meters, and electromagnetic flowmeters (GWF, Chemi tec, Microsensor); (3) Water quality sensors and analyzers for pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity (Aqu alabo); (4) Pressure transmitters and digital manometers (Keller-Druck 21/22/23/25/33/35 series); (5) Telemetric data transmission modules with support for cellular (2G/3G/4G/LTE/NB-IoT) and LPWAN connectivity (Inventia, Nettra); (6) Meteorological stations and environmental sensors (RIKA, Milesight, Decentlab LoRaWAN devices); and (7) Geophysical equipment for groundwater investigation and well inspection (Pasi). The products serve industries including water treatment, mining, energy generation, food and beverage, and aquaculture. The company also provides technical support through Higrogestión, specializing in groundwater management and hydraulic infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level and Pressure Measurement Solutions (Keller-Druck, Chemitec) Product line of level probes (DCX series, 26X, 36XW, 46X), pressure transmitters (Keller-Druck 21/22/23/25/33/35 series, PD differential), digital manometers (LEX, LEO, ECO), and radar and ultrasonic level transmitters (Chemitec RDR 81, METRO, RPL 55) for industrial and groundwater level and pressure monitoring.
• Flow Measurement Solutions (GWF, Chemitec, Microsensor) Flow measurement devices including ultrasonic Doppler, transit-time, and electromagnetic flowmeters (GWF ULTRA 4, Sonico EDGE/NANO, Fluvius; Chemitec DFM 6.1, S101F, S103C, PDFM 5.1, AVFM) for industrial liquids and water applications.
• Water Quality Sensors and Analyzers (Aqualabo) Water quality sensors and analyzers including OPTOD dissolved oxygen, LowTuS and NTU turbidity, C4E conductivity, PHEHT pH sensors, and multi-parameter analyzers (STAC2, PASTEL UV, BACTcontrol, AlgControl, iTOXcontrol) for industrial and environmental water quality monitoring.
• Telemetry Systems (Inventia, Nettra) Telemetry controllers and data transmission modules including Inventia MT series controllers (MT-025, MT-151, MT-221, MT-232, MT-512, MT-514, MT-651, MT-652, MT-653, MT-718) and ML series GPS/LTE modules, plus Nettra RTU-X IP68 and RTU-X DIN devices, supporting cellular (2G/3G/4G/LTE/NB-IoT) and LPWAN (LoRaWAN/LoRa) connectivity for remote monitoring.
• Meteorological and Environmental Stations (RIKA, Milesight, Decentlab) Meteorological stations and environmental sensors including RIKA RK900 series automatic weather stations, RK200/RK210 radiation sensors, RK400 series precipitation and evaporation sensors, Milesight WTS506 stations, UG gateways, UR routers, and EM/AM environmental sensors, plus Decentlab LoRaWAN ATM41G2 meteorological stations, DL-ALB albedometer, and CTD10, DLR2, NTU, PR21, PR26, PR36, OPTOD environmental sensors.
• Geophysical and Well Monitoring Equipment (Pasi) Geophysical instruments and well monitoring equipment including Pasi BFM, BFK, BFK-FF, WMS series, POLARES32, P200, GEA24, GEAGPS geophysical instruments, and well camera inspection systems for groundwater investigation, borehole inspection, and well monitoring.
• Industrial Data Acquisition and Controllers (Simex) Industrial data loggers and controllers including Simex MultiLog SRD, SCR, SCT, SPT series, Prosens QM-100, QM-213, QM-422, QM-621 sensors, TRS series, and SCR/SCT multi-channel controllers for industrial data acquisition and control.
• Well Drilling and Drainage Installation Services Well drilling services (habilitaciones de pozos), installation of drainage systems, and technical support for groundwater and hydraulic infrastructure projects, delivered in conjunction with engineering partner Hidrogestión.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keller-DruckcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Swiss manufacturer Keller-Druck for pressure transmitters, level sensors, and data loggers including series 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 33, 35, 36, 41, 46 and DCX level data loggers with various communication interfaces (RS485, 4-20mA, IO-Link, LoRa, NB-IoT)
• AqualabocoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Aqualabo for water quality sensors including OPTOD dissolved oxygen sensors, turbidity sensors (LowTuS, NTU), conductivity sensors (C4E), pH sensors (PHEHT), and water quality analyzers (STAC2, PASTEL UV, BACTcontrol, AlgControl, iTOXcontrol)
• ChemiteccoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Chemitec for water analyzers and controllers including Series 30, 46, 50, 70, 80 controllers, ultrasonic level transmitters (METRO, RDR 81, RPL 55), electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters (S103C, S101F, DFM 6.1, PDFM 5.1, AVFM), and photometric analyzers
• GWFcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of GWF for ultrasonic flow meters including ULTRA 4, Sonico series (EDGE, NANO), Fluvius, and associated modules (Modbus, Pulse, 4-20mA, Q-Eye, UNICOcoder, Ductus, Kanalis)
• DecentlabcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Decentlab for LoRaWAN sensors including ATM41G2 meteorological stations, DL-ALB albedometer, and environmental sensors (CTD10, DLR2, NTU, PR21, PR26, PR36, OPTOD) for environmental monitoring applications
• MilesightcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Milesight for IoT and LoRaWAN devices including WTS506 meteorological stations, UG series gateways (UG56, UG63, UG65, UG67), UR series routers (UR32, UR32L, UR75), and environmental sensors (EM300, EM310, EM320, EM400, AM100, AM103, AM300)
• RIKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of RIKA for meteorological instruments including RK900 series automatic weather stations (RK900-01, RK900-09, RK900-12), RK200 and RK210 radiation sensors, RK400 series precipitation and evaporation sensors, and RK120, RK330, RK400, RK500, RK900 environmental sensors
• InventiacoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Inventia for telemetry controllers including MT series modules (MT-025, MT-151, MT-156, MT-221, MT-232, MT-512, MT-514, MT-651, MT-652, MT-653, MT-718) and ML series GPS/LTE location modules
• NettracoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Nettra for telemetry equipment including RTU-X IP68 and RTU-X DIN data transmission modules
• PasicoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Pasi for well monitoring equipment including BFM, BFK, BFK-FF, WMS series, POLARES32, P200, GEA24, GEAGPS geophysical instruments, and well camera inspection systems
• SimexcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive representation of Simex for industrial instrumentation including MultiLog data loggers (SRD, SCR, SCT, SPT series), Prosens sensors (QM-100, QM-213, QM-422, QM-621), TRS series, and SCR/SCT multi-channel controllers
• Hidrogestión (Higrogestión)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical support partner providing engineering services specializing in groundwater and hydraulic/civil/sanitary engineering projects. Located at www.hidrogestion.com

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RS Group (RS Components): Global industrial product and component distributor serving LatAm with a broad portfolio of measurement, automation, and maintenance products. Operates a similar B2B distribution model with comparable geographic reach among industrial customers.
• Grainger: Large industrial MRO and instrumentation distributor with growing Latin American presence. Competes with Welko across maintenance, process, and facility instrumentation buyers in industrial accounts.
• VEGA Grieshaber: German specialist in level, switching, and pressure measurement. Sells directly into Chilean mining and water markets, directly overlapping with Welko's radar and ultrasonic level portfolio.
• WIKA: Global manufacturer of pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation with strong LatAm presence. Competes directly with the Keller-Druck pressure transmitter line Welko distributes.
• Hach (Xylem): Specialist in water quality analysis and monitoring under Xylem. Directly competes with Welko's Aqualabo water quality sensor line in municipal water treatment and industrial process water across Latin America.
• KROHNE: Specialist in flow measurement, level, and process analytics. Operates directly in Chile via subsidiary and competes in the same mining and water verticals, overlapping with Welko's Chemitec and GWF flowmeter portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and measurement provider with established operations in Chile. Competes in the same mining and water markets via its measurement, analytics, and process automation portfolio.
• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation (level, flow, pressure, water quality). Operates direct sales and service in Chile and LatAm, competing head-on with Welko's represented brands across the same verticals (water treatment, mining, F&B).
• Siemens: Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant process instrumentation and automation offerings in Chile and LatAm. Provides broader system-level alternatives to Welko's integrated sensor-and-telemetry solutions.
• Yokogawa Electric: Industrial automation and measurement incumbent with significant presence in Chilean mining and process industries. Competes broadly with Welko's instrument-and-telemetry solutions through integrated control systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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